Evidence supporting the use of: Balsam (unspecified)
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Balsam, as an unspecified term, typically refers to aromatic resins such as Balsam of Peru, Balsam of Tolu, or Canada Balsam. In the context of traditional medicine, various "balsams" have been used for their soothing, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. Historical texts from herbal and folk medicine sometimes mention balsams being used to ease discomfort and pain, including those associated with childbirth and the postpartum period (afterbirth pain). However, the specific application to afterbirth pain is not strongly documented in major ethnobotanical or historical medical sources, and the references that exist are generally anecdotal or included in broader lists of remedies for women's reproductive health. There is no significant clinical evidence or systematic research validating the use of any balsam for afterbirth pain, nor are there modern medical guidelines or pharmacological studies supporting this use. Thus, the justification for using balsam to support or treat afterbirth pain is rooted in tradition rather than scientific validation, and the evidence is weak, largely anecdotal, and not specific to the condition.

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